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What powers the Earth system according to the text?
What powers the Earth system according to the text?
- Wind energy and tidal energy
- Radioactive decay and gravitational energy (correct)
- Geothermal energy
- Solar energy only
Which subsystem includes all life forms on Earth?
Which subsystem includes all life forms on Earth?
- Geosphere
- Hydrosphere
- Lithosphere
- Biosphere (correct)
What percentage of Earth's water is fresh according to the text?
What percentage of Earth's water is fresh according to the text?
- 10%
- 50%
- 3% (correct)
- 75%
In what form does much of the Earth's water exist?
In what form does much of the Earth's water exist?
What is a closed system based on the text?
What is a closed system based on the text?
Which theme emphasizes the different length and time scales of processes in the Earth system?
Which theme emphasizes the different length and time scales of processes in the Earth system?
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